Masters of Visual Studies

NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE:  JANUARY 11, 2010 FOR FALL 2010 ADMISSION

The deadline for the receipt of documents is February 11, 2010.

That includes transcripts, Artist's Statement and Explanation, Curriculum Vitae, Fine Art Portfolio, Proof of English (where applicable), Self-Addressed Envelope with sufficient postage (if you would like your materials returned to you) and the Graduate Info Sheet.

The referees also have unil February 11th to upload their letters of reference once they receive the e-mail from the automated system though the online application.  In order to generate th e-mails to  your three referees you must complete the application and have submitted the payment for the application fee.


NEW IN 2008:  MVS Curatorial Studies

Starting in September 2008, graduate students in the program will have an opportunity to work directly with Barbara Fischer, one of Canada’s most important curators of contemporary art and recently named curator for the Canadian Pavilion at the 2009 Venice Biennale.

Masters of Visual Studies
The Masters of Visual Studies (MVS) is unique in Canada. The MVS is a small, elite two-year professional program offering two fields of study: studio art practice (4 students admitted per year) and now curatorial studies (admitting 3 students per year). It is distinguished from more traditional MFA degrees in that it is not designated as media-specific. Instead, the MVS offers a small group of students a program of interdisciplinary studio art or curatorial studies in combination with other knowledge-based activities such as research, critical writing and professional practice within contemporary visual art. The internship placement provides a link between the student and the culturally diverse city of Toronto, with its varied galleries, museums, arts publications and studios.

  • Are you a prospective graduate student? Program information, admission requirements and comprehensive application details are also online.